An awareness workshop for Central Government pensioners was held in Chennai yesterday. It was organized by the Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare. Around 150 pensioners participated in the workshop. Sanjiv Narain Mathur, Joint Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare, Government of India, inaugurated the workshop. One crore avail benefits of Pradhan Mantri Rozgar […]
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Fifteenth Finance Commission to visit Punjab
Headed by Chairman N.K. Singh The Fifteenth Finance Commission will be visiting the State of Punjab from 29 January to 1 February 2019. This will be the 17th State that the Commission will be visiting. Fifteenth Finance Commission will begin its visit with meetings with Representatives of the Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs) and the Urban […]
Real estate sector needs correction of prices
The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has said that real estate developers and builders to bring in reality in real estate sector to improve economy. He was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the two-day CREDAI Conclave, in New Delhi on 15th March 2018. The Vice President said that housing in our country is […]
India and World Bank sign $120 million loan agreement to improve access to water service in UKD
The Government of India, the Government of Uttarakhand and the World Bank Board signed here today in New Delhi, a $120 million Loan Agreement which will help increase access to improved water supply services in peri-urban areas in the State of Uttarakhand. The Agreement for the project was signed by Sameer Kumar Khare, Joint Secretary, […]
Encourage Youth to be job giver and not job seeker: Ram Nath Kovind
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind gave inaugural address at the ‘Economic Democracy Conclave’ organised by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini, Keshav Srushti, Uttan Village at Thane yesterday. The President emphasised upon self-employment and entrepreneurship, by imparting skills, creating conducive ecosystem and encouraging youth to aspire as job giver instead of job seeker. The President at […]
Job in CRPF for Veterinary Doctors
There is a job vacancy in CRPF. Suitable and willing male and female candidates may WALK-IN INTERVIEW for engagement as Veterinary Doctors in its hospitals on Contractual Basis, on 25/09/17 at 9am. Venue for the interview: Composite Hospital, CRPF, Talegeon Dabhade, Pune (Maharashtra) 410507 The appointment of Veterinary Doctors is on Contractual Basis for 5th […]
Modi government clarifies on utilisation of Nirbhaya Fund
Narendra Modi government was under fire for the under-utilization of the Nirbhaya Fund. It underlined that some reports have appeared in a section of the press stating that the Nirbhaya Fund is underutilised however, it believes that this is not the correct position. In a detailed statement the Modi government spoke gave details of the […]
Cabinet approves scheme for promotion of rural housing in the country
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a new scheme for promotion of Rural Housing in the country. The Government would provide interest subsidy under the scheme. Interest subsidy would be available to every rural household who is not covered under the Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojana (Grameen), PMAY(G). Salient features […]
Nagaland Health Project: India Signs Financing Agreement with World Bank
A financing agreement for IDA credit of US$ 48 million (equivalent) for the Nagaland Health Project was signed with the World Bank in New Delhi today. The Financing Agreement was signed by Raj Kumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs on behalf of Government of India and Genevieve Connors, Acting Country Director, World Bank (India) […]
Public Sector Banks won’t charge for transactions with IMPS, UPI
Public Sector Banks account holders are in for it a treat! Because in order to further promote digital and card payments, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance has issued a direction in public interest to all Public Sector Banks(PSBs), in accordance with which these banks shall not charge fees for transactions settled […]